Here at Dowty (a GE Aerospace company) we are recruiting for a permanent Lead Engineering Project Manager – Product Support. Dowty is a world-leading manufacturer of integrated propeller systems. Our products are used in applications ranging from regional and military transport aircraft to marine hovercraft. Our operations cover an extensive and growing fleet of in-service aircraft, with operations covering new build through to support for aircraft manufacturers and operators across the globe.
You'll focus on all aspects of customer engineering including support for ongoing operations and customer-driven improvements for a specific platform. Additionally, the role includes support to ongoing production and maintenance operations and leadership of specific projects related to reliability enhancements, cost reductions or other improvements. Your ability to collaborate and influence at all levels across Dowty’s organisation will be essential, and success will bring opportunities for growth within the Dowty team and the broader GE Aerospace community.
Your role:
Lead the technical strategy for your assigned projects
Be a customer advocate within the company, ensuring major issues and concerns are considered with the appropriate priority
Lead safety investigations to arrive at time solutions acceptable to the company, customers and the authorities
Management of customer support requests including concessions and AOG (aircraft on ground) requests
Support programs across the product lifecycle, including bids and proposals, new product introduction and in-service support.
Leverage reliability, operational and financial data to identify and advocate improvement opportunities for your assigned platform and the broader business
Support customer meetings with the program manager, including leadership of technical solutions
Support manufacturing and MRO operations for you assigned projects
Assure documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects consistent with company policy and customer requirements
Participate as a presenter or reviewer in technical and program reviews
Manage a test program to validate design change and manage continued airworthiness
Apply established project management tools to:
Manage technical requirements from customers, company and regulatory authorities.
Build and lead integrated product teams, mentoring assigned personnel to aid execution of projects
Manage all functions to ensure robust scope, schedules and risk assessments are developed to deliver project commitment
Ensure assigned projects are delivered within financial and contractual constraints, and through established company procedures
Create project estimates and support company strategic planning processes, including annual budgets, spend forecasts, resource planning and funding requirements
Develop statements of work to facilitate engagement of external engineering support where needed
Contribute to the development of the project engineering function and represent the management team when necessary.
Required qualifications and experience:
Experience working with complex safety critical products within customer or operationally focused environments
Experience working with safety-critical products and knowledge of airworthiness requirements
Demonstrated ability to integrate and lead cross-functional teams, ranging from engineering to manufacturing, sourcing and external suppliers
Demonstrated leadership of complex projects using a range of established tools
Strong communication and influencing skills with demonstrated aptitude for interacting at all levels within the business
Willingness to travel internationally as required by the business
Bachelor's Degree in a relevant engineering or technical subject, or equivalent relevant experience.
Flexible Working
GE Aerospace supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.
Total Reward
At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.
As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;
Security Clearance
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS
Right to Work
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
